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Kansas cities dealing with higher water and sewer plant costs

info2022-11-18T00:37:51-06:00November 18th, 2022|

The price you pay for water and sewer could be going up as many cities across Kansas say it is getting more expensive for them to operate the plants. "If you'd asked me just about any city, I would tell you they're being pinched the same as we are," said Nick Gregory, McPherson City Administrator. Some cities like Wichita and Derby have already taken steps to raise water rates at the beginning of the new year. In Wichita, the recommended rate adjustments are 6.25% for water and 3% for sewer. The average impact is $3.54. Source: KSN-TV

Results flip in Louisburg council race following canvass

info2022-11-18T00:35:36-06:00November 18th, 2022|

When Tiffany Ellison walked into the Miami County Clerk’s Office on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 17, for the canvass of votes to certify the results of the Nov. 8 election, she was still trailing challenger Kevin Roche by two votes in the Louisburg City Council Ward 2 race. Just a few hours later, once 88 provisional ballots from throughout the county were approved and added to the official final election results, Ellison learned she had now won the council race by two votes. Only a few of the approved provisional ballots impacted the Louisburg council race, but it was enough [...]

Labette County views study to expand internet

info2022-11-17T12:36:44-06:00November 17th, 2022|

A 256-page study could serve as a roadmap for internet service providers to expand broadband coverage in Labette County. Labette County commissioners, who paid Finley Engineering of Lamar, Missouri, $69,350 to complete the study, accepted the work on Monday and reviewed highlights with Jim Zaleski, the city of Parsons economic development director. The county paid for the study with its American Rescue Plan Act funding from the federal government. The study featured in-depth interviews with residents, businesses and internet providers in the county. The study also listed varied broadband speeds in the county, most of which are poor. Much of southern [...]

Court rules against officers in Kansas wrongful conviction

info2022-11-17T12:35:33-06:00November 17th, 2022|

A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal by several Kansas law enforcement officers who were seeking qualified immunity for their roles in the arrest and prosecution of a man who was wrongfully convicted of killing a young girl. Floyd Bledsoe spent 16 years in prison after being convicted of killing 14-year-old Camille Arfmann in November 1999 in rural Jefferson County, Kansas. Floyd Bledsoe's brother, Tom, was originally charged with murder after he confessed and led authorities to the body. But those charges were dropped and Floyd Bledsoe was arrested. He was convicted in 2000 of murder, kidnapping and indecent liberties [...]

USDA Rural Development Invests $108 Million to Improve Health Care in Colby Kansas

info2022-11-17T12:19:13-06:00November 17th, 2022|

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced that USDA is lending $108,249,000 to help Citizens Medical Center in Colby expand critical healthcare services. “There is no better way to celebrate National Rural Health Day than to invest in our state’s rural healthcare infrastructure.” Davis said. “USDA is committed to ensuring rural Americans have access to reliable quality health care, like that provided by Citizens Medical Center.” The details of this investment are: $108,249,000 in loans will help construct a 184,000 square foot replacement hospital and rural healthcare clinic facility in Colby. The Citizens Medical [...]

Salina bike sharing program revamps user experience

info2022-11-17T12:17:17-06:00November 17th, 2022|

KANcycle, a bike sharing program through OCCK Transportation, has updated its system to be more userfriendly via a mobile app. The new offering enables riders to plan a multimodal trip and unlock a bike in just a few steps in the Transit app. As a worldwide service, the Transit app allows users to navigate public transit with accurate real-time predictions, trip planning, step-by-step navigation and convenient payments. Now, Salina’s local bike sharing program can be viewed and accessed through the app. Source: Salina Journal

Manhattan to start Aggieville parking garage fees January 2nd

info2022-11-17T12:03:39-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Starting January 2nd, Manhattan will begin charging for parking in the Aggieville Parking garage, with the first two hours free – with street parking also limited to two hours from 8 to 5 on weekdays. The Commission Tuesday unanimously approved the regulations – previously considering a 1-hour free parking time frame at a prior meeting before agreeing to a compromise on the matter with the Aggieville Business Association. Manhattan is hoping to incentivize long-term parkers to utilize the garage, leaving street stalls open for quicker stops in the district. Source: 1350 KMAN

USD 235 applies for grant to rehab walking trail

info2022-11-17T12:04:05-06:00November 17th, 2022|

A list of facilities improvement projects to be considered at USD 235 has not yet to be determined. In the meantime, Uniontown USD 235 Board of Education members on Monday, administrators are working towards funding renovation of the walking trail and replacing some playground equipment. Source: Fort Scott Tribune

County to transfer former hospital building, COVID-19 funds to Legacy Health; specifics not revealed

info2022-11-17T00:57:41-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Bourbon County officials are making the next steps toward the future of health care in the county. On Tuesday, Bourbon County Commissioners approved a series of motions related to a potential future project involving the Bourbon County Medical Building, formerly the Mercy Hospital building. County officials will sign agreements with Legacy Health LLC, a California company. Source: Fort Scott Tribune

Fed’s Waller says he’s open to a half-point rate hike at December meeting

info2022-11-17T00:45:19-06:00November 17th, 2022|

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday he's open to reducing the level of interest rate increases soon so long as the economic data cooperate. The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee is set to meet Dec. 13-14, with market expectations running high that policymakers will approve another rate hike, but this time opting for a 0.5 percentage point, or 50 basis point move. That would come after approving four consecutive 0.75 percentage point increases. Source: Economy

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